An Open Internet means consumers can go where they want, when they want. This principle is often referred to as Net Neutrality.
It means innovators can develop products and services without asking for permission. It means consumers will demand more and
better broadband as they enjoy new lawful Internet services, applications and content, and broadband providers cannot block,
throttle, or create special "fast lanes" for that content. The FCC's Open Internet rules protect and maintain open, uninhibited
access to legal online content without broadband Internet access providers being allowed to block, impair, or establish fast/slow
lanes to lawful content. The Rules Adopted on February 26, 2015, the FCC's Open Internet rules are designed to protect free
expression and innovation on the Internet and promote investment in the nation's broadband networks. The Open Internet rules
are grounded in the strongest possible legal foundation by relying on multiple sources of authority, including: Title II of
the Communications Act and Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. As part of this decision, the Commission also
refrains (or "forbears") from enforcing provisions of Title II that are not relevant to modern broadband service. Together
Title II and Section 706 support clear rules of the road, providing the certainty needed for innovators and investors, and
the competitive choices and freedom demanded by consumers. The Open Internet rules went into effect on June 12, 2015. They
are ensuring consumers and businesses have access to a fast, fair, and open Internet. The new rules apply to both fixed and
mobile broadband service. This approach recognizes advances in technology and the growing significance of mobile broadband
Internet access in recent years. These rules will protect consumers no matter how they access the Internet, whether on a desktop
computer or a mobile device.